NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM THE CRILLY AGENCY
Preventing Mold in Your Home
Mold spores are everywhere in nature. Mold can grow anywhere in your home. So how do you prevent it from getting out of control? The key to controlling mold, according to the EPA, is regulating moisture. Anywhere there is dampness such as along the grout lines of a tile shower or the corner of a […]
Fire Safety. Start in the Laundry Room
Prevent House Fires and Property Damage Fire safety begins in the laundry room. Yes, the laundry area. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Dryer and Washer fires were the sixth leading cause of home fires between 2011 and 2015, causing more fires than candles, but less fires than space heaters. Dryers and washing machines […]
Using Your Home’s Outside Space Safely as the Weather Grows Cold
Outside is the safest place to entertain during the Coronavirus Pandemic, so many people have been gathering on porches and patios. As November approaches, the average temperature will fall down to the 50’s in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, but it is not time to hibernate. With a sweater or light jacket, you can still enjoy […]
Why Insurance Rates Keep Going Up and How to Keep Yours Down
Your insurance bill arrives. Whether you are looking at an email, text, or letter; you want to learn the amount due. And if the rate has gone up you’re angry. You don’t want to pay more money for insurance than you have to. But what is the right amount? And are there ways to bring […]
Larger Home Purchases are on the Rise. A Luxury Homeowner’s Policy Could Save You Money
Americans are spending more time at home. In the Mid-Atlantic region—Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.—there’s been a surge in the real estate market due to pent up demand and historically low interest rates. Safety concerns due to the coronavirus mean that many people continue to work from home. They are purchasing larger houses with […]
An Easy Checklist To Get Your Home Ready For Winter NOW
Fall is the time to start preparing your home for the winter months, while the temperatures are still moderate. In Maryland, Virginia and the Washington D.C. region smart homeowners are getting organized. Addressing problems before they happen means safer holidays and fewer insurance claims. Check your home’s heating and cooling system Before the […]
Safe Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Maryland During the Pandemic
How Will Your Family Celebrate Halloween This Year? On doorsteps sit large orange pumpkins. Porches are draped with white fuzzy spider webs and plastic skeletons dangle from trees. Halloween is almost here. In Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. area local officials are asking that children not go trick or treating due to safely concerns […]
What to Do After a Car Accident
Car Accidents are scary. Airbags and seat belts help reduce fatalities. Statistically, the majority of auto accidents happen close to home, often when you least expect it. The experience, even without major injuries, can leave drivers and passengers shaky and confused. At the Crilly Insurance Agency, with Maryland offices in Annapolis, Catonsville and Edgewater, we receive […]
Life Insurance in Maryland in the Era of Covid-19
The possibility of contracting an illness from which they might not recover—Covid-19— has many Americans rethinking their life insurance. Regardless of the Pandemic, you can still buy life insurance. In our region of Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia many families are reassessing their needs. Many are asking important questions. Who will provide for my family […]
Changing Maryland Work Styles Can Impact Your Insurance
Are You Completely Covered For Any Contingency? Businesses in the Maryland, D.C., Virginia region have all had to make adjustments during the Coronavirus Pandemic to keep workers and customers safe. Change, no matter how small, can affect you in different ways. it’s important to check in with your insurance agent to make certain your business, […]